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Yale University: Nicholas Wolterstorff- On Faith in Liberal Democracy

“Miroslav Volf interviews Nicholas Wolterstorff of Yale University about the place of faith in liberal democracy. Wolterstorff discusses the strengths and weaknesses of various secular and faith-based conceptions of justice and the public sphere, making a case for the relevance … Continue reading

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New America Foundation: Daniel Deudney- Liberal Democracy vs. Autocracy

Source:New America Foundation hosting a discussion about liberal democracy. “G. John Ikenberry and Daniel Deudney discusses their article, “The Myth of the Autocratic Revival: Why Liberal Democracy Will Prevail”. Dimitri Simes concludes the discussion.” From the New America Foundation I love … Continue reading

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Sean Penn: Why Liberal Democracy is Important

Source:Korean 701– actor Sean Pen. “Why? Is “liberal democracy” important?” Source:Korean 701 Liberal Democrat is how I describe my personal politics and personal political philosophy. And what that means because liberalism and what it means to be a Liberal means … Continue reading

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Thomas Jefferson: Freedom vs Big Government

Source:Thomas Jefferson with a great quote. “The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the Constitution.” Think about that, even if it’s just for a second. Jefferson is not arguing for anarchy or big government. He wanted … Continue reading

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U.S. Congress: ‘Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013’

Source:Foleon– with a look at the Justice Safety Valve Act. “The bill amends the federal criminal US code of the United States title 18, Part II, Chapter 227, Subchapter A, Section 3553 Imposition of a Sentence. It aimed to authorize … Continue reading

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Liberal Democracy: The Philosophy of Individual Rights, Rule of Law & Limited Government

Source:Wikipedia– Thomas Jefferson: The Father of Liberal Democracy. “Today the most liberal regimes in the world, those of the advanced Western countries, are typically referred to either as liberal democracies or, more often, simply as democracies. This reflects one of … Continue reading

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Associated Press: Raw Video- ‘Four Arrested in Florida Child Prostitution Ring’

Source:Associated Press– Prosecutor Katherine Fernandez Rundle and her team. Source:FRS FreeState “Four men are accused of operating an underage prostitution ring that lured vulnerable foster girls into the sex trade with cell phones, gifts of clothing and attention they did … Continue reading

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Learn Liberty: Pavel Yakolev- What Are The Limits of Liberal Democracy?

Source:Learn Liberty– Pavel Yakolev, talking about freedom and democracy. Which aren’t the same things. Source:FRS FreeState  “People often associate freedom with electoral democracy. According to Prof. Pavel Yakovlev, the freedom to vote is an inherently limited tool for fostering a … Continue reading

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Ham Papartiet: Legalization of Marijuana in Utah?

Source:Ham Papariet– People in Utah, high on pot? (Pun intended) Source:FRS FreeState “Marijuana to be legalized in Utah? It could happen in California, but Utah too?” From Ham Papariet Utah probably has more registered Republicans, right-wing nuts and NRA members per … Continue reading

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Learn Liberty: Aeon Skoble- ‘Individualism vs. Collectivism’

Source:Learn Liberty– Aeon Skoble, on individualism and collectivism. Source:FRS FreeState “Libertarianism Explained: Individualism vs. Collectivism presented by Learn Liberty.Learn More:Learn More:Learn Liberty. Prof. Aeon Skoble claims that if we really care about the wellbeing of communities, we should keep in … Continue reading

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